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"Wise Men Still Seek Him"

Topical sermon outlineSin and Salvation

"Wise Men Still Seek Him"

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Scripture Reading: Job 28:20-28

WISE MEN STILL SEEK HIM

Intro.

1. Bumper sticker theology (refers to the wise men of Matt. 2:1-11).

2. Man generally prides himself on his wisdom, ingenuity and knowledge. Such thinking moves us away from God (Prov. 3:34; 16:18; 1 Cor. 8:1).

3. Are we truly wise? Let’s see, because…

I. WISE MEN SEEK JESUS IN THE RIGHT PLACE – cf. Acts 17:26-28.

A. Seek and Find Christ & His Salvation in Inspired Scripture (Word of God) – Rom. 10:17; John 20:30-31; Luke 1:4; John 5:39.

B. Will Not Find Jesus in the:

1. Traditions of men – Matt. 15:3-9.

a. Principles of the world, not according to Christ - Col. 2:8.

(1) Christmas as the birthday of Jesus.

(2) Easter to celebrate the Lord’s resurrection.

(3) Worship changes (instrumental music, ceremonies, incense, etc.)

b. Hold fast to apostolic tradition - 2 Thess. 2:15 (1 Cor. 11:2); 3:4.

2. Doctrines of men – Gal. 1:11-12, 6-9; John 7:16-17; cf. Matt. 16:12;

3. Wisdom of men – 1 Cor. 1:18-25; cf. Matt. 11:25-27.

II. WISE MEN SEEK JESUS WITH THE RIGHT HEART – Heb. 10:22.

A. A Good and Honest Heart – Luke 8:15 (6:45).

1. A convicted heart – Acts 2:37 (8:37).

2. Pure heart – Matt. 5:8 (2 Tim. 2:22).

3. A heart of love – Matt. 22:37.

4. Devoted heart – Acts 11:23.

5. Obedient heart – Rom. 6:17 (cf. Eph. 6:6).

B. An Evil Heart Will Not Seek Jesus – Heb. 3:12.

1. Hypocritical – Matt. 15:8.

2. Hardened – Mark 6:52 (prevents understanding); 16:14; Rom. 2:5.

3. Stubborn – Acts 7:51, 54.

4. Given over to sin – 2 Pet. 2:14.

III. WISE MEN SEEK JESUS IN THE RIGHT WAY – Matt. 7:21.

A. By Obeying the Will of the Father – Acts 5:29; Heb. 5:8-9.

1. Plan of salvation.

2. True worship (John 4:23-24).

3. Pure living – Eph. 4:17-24.

4. Apostles’ doctrine – Acts 2:42.

B. By Zealously “Doing Good” – Gal. 6:9; Tit. 2:14.

1. “Doing good” equates to obeying truth – Rom. 2:7-8.

2. It is practicing righteousness - 1 John 3:7, 9.

3. Do all things as unto the Lord – Col. 3:17, 23; cf. Matt. 25:34-40.

C. The Wrong Way to Seek Jesus Includes:

1. Emotional intent – Prov. 14:12.

-Good conscience.

2. Thinking it is the right way – Isa. 55:8-9.

-Faith only.

-Good, moral person.

3. Values of the world – 1 Cor. 1:26-29.

Conclusion

1. Many who seek Jesus and His salvation will not find it because the gospel is veiled (hidden) to them – Luke 13:24; 2 Cor. 4:3-4.

2. Yes, the wise still seek Jesus...and find Him (Prov. 9:10).

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